Rattray's has noticed a trend that has developed over the last decade and seized on it. Many pipe smokers are clenchers, meaning that they tend to keep the pipe in their mouth, rather than hold it in their hand, so they created the Rattray's Goblin Smooth Pipes. These briars are a bit shorter than average to make them easier to clench while keeping the chambers normal-sized. There are two shapes - one bent, one straight - in two smooth finishes. There's a translucent gray model, with the other being a chestnut tone. The icing on the cake is that these are quite affordable coming from a legendary brand.
Short, bent, lightweight makes for a great clencher pipe. Smokes great. The filter helps reduce moisture in the bowl and reduces the potential for tongue bite with such a short pipe. Bowl size is enough for my usual amount of tobacco. I am very happy I bought this pipe and it is now frequently the one I pick to smoke on any given day.
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